Search results

IA totally, core shame is definitely another ingredient in this can of worms; that's two of many issues at hand here, huh?

From one counselor to another, I'm sorry that you had to experience these problems. Living with someone like Casey can be next to unbearable as you are aware of and I'm relieved that your dh finally saw the light. I also wonder if Casey is keeping the truth hidden because she fears the loss of...

ITA with you. I'm sure the lies are a normal reaction for her; they offer protection from deep-seated emotional pain or conflicts she cannot deal with.

Yes, that was it; thank you!

Thanks all for the welcome; I was a bit nervous about jumping in here, but like you said, once you do it's not so bad. Still shakey though about the reply, quote, etc. not all that clear to me as yet. Anyway, I did want to mention something that kind of jumped out at me. It was one of the...

I'm a newbie here and haven't posted to a forum in nearly 8 yrs, so I hope I'm doing this right. I have worked for 17+ yrs counseling adolescents and am a clinical psychologist. I have been lurking for wks here and love reading all the posts and theories from everyone. As far as a diagnosis for...